Essays about: "working modern"

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  1. 6. The modern folkhem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Maritina Klaesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE

  3. 7. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
    Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

    Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

  4. 8. Microstructural design and optimization of Nickel-based superalloys for gas turbines

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Anirudh Vasishta; [2023]
    Keywords : Nickel- based superalloys; gamma prime γ′ size calculations; Nickelbaserade superlegeringar; gamma prime γ′ storleksberäkningar;

    Abstract : One of the main sources of energy in this modern world is the gas turbine.  They reach extremely high working temperatures at peak capacity and hence require materials that can withstand the same. READ MORE

  5. 9. Exchanging 'Life' for Money? Overtime work culture and professional women's fertility intentions in China

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jinxuan Lu; [2023]
    Keywords : Fertility intention; Overtime work; PLS-SEM; Vignette experiment; Theory of Planned Behavior; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the context of China’s concerning decline in fertility rates and the widespread normalization of the ‘996’ overtime culture, the connection between overtime work and fertility assumes considerable importance. This research is firmly grounded in the theoretical framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991), which investigates the complex relationship between overtime work and fertility intentions among working women of reproductive age in urban China. READ MORE

  6. 10. Design & Assembly of a Modular 1-Cylinder Steam Expansion Test Rig for the Evaluation of Piston Rings and Valve Mechanisms

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Pinaki Das; [2023]
    Keywords : Steam; Test Rig; Expander; Steam; testrigg; expander;

    Abstract : The need for renewable and environmentally sustainable power generation has increased manifolds in the recent years. Extensive research has been carried out for better solutions. One such solution is steam power generation. READ MORE